EDITING
Michael Burns is an editor with extensive hands-on experience across the full post-production pipeline, supported by multiple industry certifications and a deep understanding of professional workflows. His background spans editing, sound design, color correction, and delivery, allowing him to approach each project with technical precision. Well-versed in troubleshooting complex post-production challenges, he is comfortable adapting to evolving creative and technical demands, ensuring projects move smoothly from assembly to final export.
Certifications & Experience
AVID Media Composer
Avid Certified | Media
Composer Specialist
Michael is an Avid Certified Media Composer Specialist; he earned this certification two years ago at the Sidney Poitier New American Film School.
Premiere Pro
Adobe Certified Professional Certificate | Digital Video using Adobe Premiere Pro
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Michael is an Adobe Certified Professional; he earned this certification 4 years ago at Bridgeland High School.
Adobe Products
From Photoshop to After Effects, Michael has experience across the board.
DaVinci Resolve
Michael is well versed with DaVinci Resolve, especially the coloring pipeline. From node-based editing to exporting DCPS, he has a good understanding of everything the software has to offer.
Experienced
Experienced
01
JT.HYPENKICKS
The lead editor for "JT.Hypenkicks", a distribution and reselling business based in Texas. From social media to live streams, Michael Burns runs and executes the post-production workflow.
2023 - PRESENT
MARKETING VLOGS
Majority of the projects consist of "vlogs" for the client's Youtube channel. With the purpose of showcasing the hard work that exists behind the scenes, Michael Burns constructed each video to inspire audiences.
02
MIX CENTER POST-PRODUCTION
SIZZLE REEL
2024
Michael Burns edited a promo showcasing the post-production workflow at the "Media and Immersive Experience Center". The intention of this project was to inform board members and encourage students to attend the film school.
03
SHORT FILM PROMOS
2024 - 2025
"Reanimator" required $3,500 to start production. In order to crowdfund, Michael Burns edited a marketing promo to help lead the marketing campaign.
"Fury of the Sun" required $4,000 to start production. In order to crowdfund, Michael Burns edited a marketing promo to help lead the marketing campaign.
04
LIFE FOR A LIFE
2024
Michael Burns collaborated with a team of 12 over the span of 3 months to deliver a short film that tackles the dark underbelly of grief.
05
IF YOU CAN
2025
Michael Burns edited this animated short film, collaborating with a team of 20+ over the span of 6 months.
06
DORMANCY
2023
Michael Burns edited (both picture and sound) this short film under a two week deadline.
07
ONE MAN SHOWS
2022 - 2024
At the start of 2022, Michael had limited experience with editing short films, but he threw himself fully into the craft, learning by doing. Without a crew or external collaborators, he independently wrote, acted in, filmed, and edited ten short films, shouldering every aspect of production himself.
Free from the pressures of working with a team, he was able to experiment, refine, and push his artistic vision, discovering what techniques and storytelling approaches resonated with his style. This self-driven journey not only sharpened his technical skills but also strengthened his ability to execute a cohesive, personal cinematic voice.